綜合能力訓練卷(九)Part Language knowledge(45 marks)Section A (15 marks)Directions：For each of the following unfinished sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose the one that best completes the sentence. 1. Excuse me, what can I do for you? Yes. I'd like to place _ advertisement for _ used car in your paper.A. the; a B. an; / C. an; a D. /; the2. Tom's second­hand car wasn't in use and for that reason he _ it in the newspaper.A. advertised for B. fell for C. wished for D. searched for3. My father was a heavy smoker. I _ him to give up smoking, but my words didn't work.A. suggested B. tried to persuadeC. failed to suggest D. managed to persuade4One of the collectors collected some seeds from a tree that had _ him. A. interest in B. appealed to C. been attracted D. drew attention of5. He suffers two heart attacks in a year. It hasn't stopped him drinking wine, _.A. though B. either C. too Dso6. It was Sarah's sister who she had great respect for that tricked her _ carrying drugs. A. in B. to C. into D. from7. The book was boring. It wasn't _ to me.A. benefit B. benefitingC. of little benefit D. of much benefit8You didn't tell me the truth about this matter, Barbara.Are you _me of lying?A. charging B. criticizing C. catching D. accusing9. Any help from you will be greatly appreciated. Please give me a reply at your earliest _.A. interruption B. instruction C. consideration D. convenience10. The man _to escape from prison，but he couldn't find an effective way.A. managed B. succeededC. attempted D. offered11Shall we go to the art exhibition right away? _.A. It's your opinion B. I don't mind C. It's all up to you D. That's your decision12All the candidates were _ the street to be named after a great man _ his great contributions to the city.A.in honor of；in favor of Bin praise of；in favor ofC.in favor of；in honor of Din praise of；in need of13. About 5,000 singers competed_ each other_ six medals in the National Singing Competition.A. against; with B. with; onC. with; in D. against; for14. My cell phone has disappeared. Who _ have taken it away?A. could B. should C. must D. ought15. Bill wasn't happy about the delay of the report by Jason, and_.A. I was neither B. neither was IC. I was either D. either was ISection B(18 marks) Directions：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and DFill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.The story happened in my childhood when I was living with my stepmother. She worked all day so I was _16_ looking after my younger half brother. During that time in our life, my dad wasnt present much, but I didnt _17_， because my stepmother took good care of my little brother and me. I loved her and always _18_ she could spend more time with us but she worked Monday through Saturday.At that time my little brother was about four years old and he _19_ her so much all the time. One day, he cried, saying he wanted his “Mummy”. So I locked the house and carried him on my back to find his mummy.My stepmother worked very far away. After about an hours _20_， my little brother got tired and fell asleep. Then I _21_ and saw hed lost a shoe while sleeping. I took him from my back and put him down. I knew we had to find that shoe because my step­mom wouldnt be able to _22_ new shoes for him, but it would take too _23_ to do it while carrying my brother. So I told him to stay where he was and I would run and find the shoe and come back. A man overheard me and stopped me right _24_ I walked off. He asked me, “Youre leaving your brother here to go to find the shoe? What if he isnt here when you _25_ ？” I didnt know how to answer that question. So he said, “People are always more _26_ than things. Its okay if you cant find the shoe, but it isnt okay to lose your brother over a shoe.”He asked where we were headed and I told him the fact. I remember him looking at me and smiling when I told him what I was doing. He took both my brother and me and put us in a taxi and sent us to our _27_ .16A.nervous about Bgood at Cresponsible for Dbored with17A.mind Bworry Ccomplain Dregret18A.believed BappreciatedCensured Dwished19A.loved Bmissed Cdemanded Dthought20A.ride Bdrive Crun Dwalk21A.looked up Blooked aroundClooked down Dlooked out22A.seek Bafford Crepair Dmake23A.long Bmuch Cfar Dlate24A.until Bwhen Cbefore Dthough25A.leave Breturn Csearch Dwander26A.wonderful BintelligentCessential Dimportant27A.destination BhomeCfactory DshelterSection C (12 marks) Directions：Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Stonehenge(巨石陣) is one of the greatest and most mysterious monuments in the world. It was built several thousand years ago on the Salisbury Plain(平原), 28._ the southwest of England. 29._ are circles of stones in the main monument. The outer one has been seriously damaged over time. It doesnt seem very different 30._ other circles in the world, 31._ it gets much more attention. Maybe this is because of the way it was built and its functions.Stones used in the building can be found in places far away and some are said to have come from 32._ place 385 kilometers away. How builders took these stones, 33._ are four tons each, to the site remains a mystery. After that, builders had to put all the stones up in the correct position. This would have taken amazingly advanced techniques so long ago.No one knows exactly 34._ Stonehenge was built, but many people have their own suggestions. Its widely accepted 35._ Stonehenge was a meeting place for religious ceremonies. However, people have no evidence to show that its true.Part Reading Comprehension(30 marks)Directions：Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and DChoose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.AThe practice of magic includes special words, actions, and objects. Most magic involves a person called a magician, who claims to have supernatural powers. Magic words. To work most magic, the magician sings or speaks special words in a certain order. These words are called incantations or spells. Some spells form prayers to demons(魔鬼), spirits, or other supernatural forces. Many societies believe the magic will not work unless the magician recites the spells perfectly. Other magic words have no meaning, though they supposedly possess power when spoken by a magician.Magic actions accompany the words spoken in performing much magic. Many of these movements act out the desired effect of the magic. For example, a magician trying to make rain fall may sprinkle(灑) water on the ground. The magician's combined words and actions form a ceremony.Magic objects include certain plants, stones, and other things with supposed supernatural powers. Any such object may be called a fetish(物神). But this term often refers to an objectfor example, a carving or a dried snakehonored by a tribe for its magic powers. Many tribes believe fetishes have magic power because spirits live in these objects.Many people carry magic objects called amulets(護身符)to protect themselves from harm. Many amulets are stones or rings engraved(雕刻) with magic symbols.The magician. In some societies, nearly everyone knows how to work some magic. In other societies, only experts practice magic. Magicians may be called medicine men, medicine women, shamans, sorcerers, or witch doctors. In many societies, magicians must inherit their powers. In others, any person may become a magician by studying the magical arts.Many societies believe magicians must observe certain rules and taboos (forbidden actions) for their spells to work. For example, they may be required not to eat various foods or to avoid sexual activity for a certain period before the ceremony.36What do magic words mean to people in some society? AThey have the power to kill devils.BThey have power if magician recites the right spells.CThey have no effect at all. DThey can be used whenever they want. 37People believe magic actions will have an effect if they are accompanied by_.Athe spellsBmagic objectsCstones or rings engraved with magic symbolsDmedicine 38Why do many people believe in a fetish? ABecause it is often a ring which is worth a lot of money. BBecause it is carved with magic symbols. CBecause people think spirits live in it. DBecause it can help them with many things. 39According to the passage what kind of person can become a magician? AOnly those studying the magical arts. BOnly those inheriting their powers.COnly men.DAlmost all the people in some societies. 40What's the best title of the passage? AHow Magic WorksBThe Power of Magic CHow to Practice Magic DThe Choice of Magicians BEvery culture has a recognized point when a child becomes an adult, when rules must be followed and tests passed.In China, although teenagers can get their ID cards at 16, many only see themselves as an adult when they are 18. In the US, where everyone drives, the main step to the freedom of adult life is learning to drive. At 16, American teens take their driving test. When they have their license, they drive into the grown­up world.“Nobody wants to ride the cheese bus to school，” said Eleanor Fulham, 17. She brought the pressure back to memory, especially for kids from wealthier families. “It's like you're not cool if you don't have a car，” she said.According to recent research, 41% of 16 to 19­year­olds in the US own cars, up from 23% in 1985. Although, most of these cars are bought by parents, some teens get part­time jobs to help pay.Not all families can afford cars for their children. In cities with subways and limited parking, some teenagers don't want them. But in rich suburban areas without subways, and where bicycles are more for fun than transportation, it is strange for a teenager not to have a car.But police say 16­year­olds have almost three times more accidents than 18 to 19­year­olds. This has made many parents pause before letting their kids drive.Julie Sussman, of Virginia, decided that her son Chad, 15, will wait until he is 17 to apply for his learner's permit.Chad said he has accepted his parents' decision, although it has caused some teasing from his friends. “They say that I am unlucky，” he said, “But I'd rather be alive than driving, and I_don't_really_trust_my_friends_on_the_road,_either.”In China as more families get cars, more 18­year­olds learn to drive. Will this become a big step to becoming an adult?41Which may serve as the best title of the article?ACars Helping You to Grow­UpBDriving into the Grown­Up WorldCTeenagers' Driving in AmericaDRecognized Point of Becoming an Adult4216­year­old drivers have more accidents possibly because_.Athey want to show themselves offBthey are never experienced driversColder people always drive betterDthey never drive carefully on the road43Which may NOT be taken into consideration when deciding whether to buy a car?AHow well off the family is.BWhether the kid is old enough.CWhat traffic condition there is around.DWhether it's practically needed.44When Chad said “I don't really trust my friends”， he meant that_.Ahe might run into his friends if he drove Bhe didn't agree with his friendsChe might not be safe if his friends droveDhe was afraid that his friends might well lie to him45The passage mainly gives information about _.Aan American cultureBa cultural difference between America and ChinaCa change in the Chinese cultureDthe relationship between driving and a person's developmentCI'm usually fairly skeptical about any research that concludes that people are either happier or unhappier or more or less certain of themselves than they were 50 years ago. While any of these statements might be true, they are practically impossible to prove scientifically. Still, I was struck by a report which concluded that today's children are significantly more anxious than children in the 1950s. In fact, the analysis showed, normal children aged 9 to 17 exhibit a higher level of anxiety today than children who were treated for mental illness 50 years ago.Why are America's kids so stressed? The report cites two main causes: increasing physical isolation(隔離) brought on by high divorce rates and less involvement in community, among other things and a growing perception that the world is a more dangerous place.Considering that we_can't_turn_the_clock_back,_adults can still do plenty to help the next generation.At the top of the list is nurturing(培育) a better appreciation of the limits of individualism. No child is an island. Strengthening social ties helps build communities and protect individuals against stress.To help kids build stronger connections with others, you can pull the plug on TVs and computers. Your family will thank you later. They will have more time for face­to­face relationships, and they will get more sleep.Limit the amount of virtual(虛擬的) violence your children are exposed to. It's not just video games and movies; children see a lot of murder and crime on the local news.Keep your expectations for your children reasonable. Many highly successful people never attended Harvard or Yale.Make exercise part of your daily routine. It will help you cope with your own anxieties and provide a good model for your kids. Sometimes anxiety is unavoidable. But it doesn't have to ruin your life.46According to the analysis, compared with normal children today, children treated as mentally ill 50 years ago _.Aprobably suffered less from anxietyBwere considered less individualisticCwere less isolated physicallyDwere probably less self­centered 47What does the author mean by saying “we can't turn the clock back” in the third paragraph?AIt's impossible to forget the past. BThe social reality children are facing cannot be forgotten.CIt's impossible to slow down the pace of change.DLessons learned from the past should not be forgotten.48The author thinks that the conclusions of any research about people's state of mind are _.Aillogical BconfusingCsurprising Dquestionable49Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?ATo children, anxiety is completely avoidable.BTV and computer play an important role in isolating children from the real world.CExercise does not help to lessen children's anxiety.DSometimes local news about crime and murder also affects children a little.50The first and most important thing parents should do to help their children is_.Ato lower their expectations for them Bto set a good model for them to followCto get them more involved sociallyDto improve them with a safer environmentPart Writing(45 marks)Section A (10 marks) Directions：Read the following passage.Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.Tomatoes are the worlds most popular fruit rich in nutrition like Vitamin A, C, fibre and lycopene(番茄紅素). Researchers have found that consuming lycopene helps in preventing cancer. Tomato also helps in keeping the skin healthy and young by protecting from harmful rays. Since lycopene is present in the cellular wall of tomato, it is better to consume cooked tomato to have higher concentration of lycopene. So tomatoes are a wonderful fruit. Then how to grow tomatoes? First, there should be regular and even watering in the fields where tomatoes grow. You can also add fertilizer to have better results. Plant the tomato plants with enough space(for example 2 to 3 inch space)between each other to lessen spreading of disease and pests and help the fruits get enough sunlight. Provide support like pole when the plants grow up to prevent from disease and to increase the crop product.In order to make your tomatoes grow well, you should take some useful tips. For example, choose variety based on the season and soil type that you are growing. Planting site should have enough sunlight to have more fruits. Prune(修剪)the tomato plants if necessary to maintain a manageable size. Check tomato plants regularly for any kind of pests and diseases.To peoples regret, tomatoes possibly suffer from some diseases during their growth. So you must try your best to prevent them. Soil should be free from debris(殘骸)of earlier plant remains and should be treated first before tomato plantation like solarizing(曬) to prevent from pests. It is always better to choose resistant plant varieties and follow crop rotation(輪作)as far as possible. Title: Tomatoes. 51._ Vitamin A, C, fibre and lycopene.52._ 53._.Help in keeping the skin healthy and young. . 54._ Make sure of 55._ watering in the fields.Add fertilizer to have better results. Plant the tomato plants with enough space between each other.56._ when the tomatoes grow up.Some tipsChoose variety based on the season and soil type.Choose planting site 57._.Prune the tomato plants if necessary to maintain a manageable size. 58._for any kind of pests and diseases.Ways of 59._ Make the soil free from debris of earlier plant remains.Treat the soil first before tomato plantation. Choose resistant plant varieties. 60. _. Section B(10 marks) Directions：Read the following passage.Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.Smoking in indoor public places including public working place, public transportation vehicles and some other special outdoor working spaces has been banned in China since January 2011. Should smoking be banned in public places? Of course, it should be. First, banning smoking in public places will not only help in saving smokers from various kinds of heath conditions and diseases, but will also be beneficial for passive smokers.Second, banning smoking in public places will put pressure on smokers to quit. Since a smoker is forbidden from smoking in public places, he will learn how to live without smoking a cigarette for long hours. Moreover, when a smoker doesnt see anybody around him smoking or smelling of cigarette, it might reduce his urge to smoke too. Thus, people have to quit smoking as a result of smoking ban.Smoking in public places influences non­smokers to take up smoking, especially adolescents. Since teens are in an impressionable age, when they see people around them smoking, they get encouraged to try it and then it becomes a habit, increasing the incidence of teen smoking. Moreover, asthma(哮喘) and ear infections are commonly seen in children who live around smokers, so if its banned in public places, these places will become safe for children and teens, healthwise.Looking from the economic point of view, since smoking is a majo